Speed up your old Mac
When you have an old Mac computer, and you start to feel that it is getting a bit slow when browsing the web, you might usually consider adding more RAM to get more speed, but this may be difficult for the average user, as many Mac computer models do not allow upgrading their internal components easily, and it may not be a necessary step either.
Hence, we will find that in some cases the solution to speeding up your Mac computer is by switching to a different web browser, especially if you use Google Chrome as the main browser on your Mac computer.
How can you speed up the performance of an old Mac computer while browsing the web?
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser among users, and despite the many features it offers and integration with other Google services, the browser is also known for having a severe impact on computer resources, which contributes to a significant slowdown in its performance.
The Google Chrome browser consumes a lot of RAM, especially if you have more than one tab open. It can also drain the battery if you use the browser on a MacBook laptop. This not only leads to slow web browsing or battery drain, but you will also find that Mac computer applications will run slower if the browser is running in the background.
Although Google acknowledges all of this, and has recently begun testing changes that it hopes will improve the efficiency of the Google Chrome browser on Mac computers, however, until these changes arrive, you should consider using another browser that helps you speed up the performance of your Mac computer, but which browser should you switch to and use as your main browser?
It is clear that the Safari browser, which comes integrated into the MacOS operating system, will be your first choice, as the browser is distinguished by being designed specifically for Mac computers, so you will find that it tends to be faster and more efficient than any browser; Another thing that will contribute significantly to accelerating the performance of your old Mac computer.
You can also easily switch to the Safari browser by importing all your bookmarks and passwords from the Google Chrome browser so that you do not have to set up everything from scratch. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Safari browser on a Mac computer.
- Click on the File tab at the top left of the screen, then choose Import From.
- In the window that appears, select the Google Chrome browser, then select the items you want to import, such as: Bookmarks, browsing history, and passwords.
- Click on the Import option, then enter the password for your Mac computer if prompted.
- Once done, you can use Safari with all your bookmarks and passwords in Google Chrome easily.
- Can other browsers be used on a Mac computer?
Yes, you can use any other web browser on a Mac computer, such as: Edge, Firefox, Opera, Brave, or Vivaldi, all of which allow importing your data from the browser (Google Chrome), and they can also work better on a Mac computer.
The Opera browser, in particular, is considered one of the most powerful options, as it comes with a built-in malware protection tool, and a great feature that allows web pages to be compressed to obtain faster loading times, and thus it will contribute to speeding up your Mac computer. Which makes it a great choice for older Mac computers.
You can also see: How to make a screenshot for Mac devices
And remember, regardless of the browser you choose, do not forget to permanently delete the Google Chrome browser from your Mac computer after switching, as the browser works in the background even when you are not using it. Which will slow down your Mac computer.
Source: aitnews Arab Technology Portal
